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  1. May 14, '08 by
    I am looking at a three year waitlist in New Richmond for their RN, so I am trying to find out if I could get an LPN program done and possibly a bridge program done in less amount of time than I would spend on the waitlist. I'm not sure if River Falls or St Paul is closer to me, but they seem about the same.
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  2. May 14, '08 by
    I see now, it does say it's the Eau Claire campus. Opps! I guess the instructors there don't realize that either b/c we had this big lecture at the end of 2nd semester about going on/stopping/etc.

    To the original poster, if you do want to start in River Falls, you COULD stop after 2nd semester and sit the LPN boards. I didn't stop, but I did get my LPN license so I could work. A lot of my classmates did the same.

    Last I heard from incoming students, the wait isn't as long at CVTC. Sounds like the New Richmond school has a very long wait, yuck!
  3. May 14, '08 by
    Quote from SarahFutureRN
    Are you currently going there for LPN?
    I took a break because I was pregnant, had my baby 2 wks ago, so I am going back next semester, I also got accepted at st Kate's, I am not really sure right now which one to go.
  4. May 14, '08 by
    congratulations on your baby! how exciting have you had any sleep lately? are the days all running together with the nights? i remember those days! i have a nine month old. he has luckily been sleeping through the night since eight weeks old.

    st paul v.s st kates... huge price difference! personally, i would finish the lpn program and then look for an lpn-bsn program. i know i read about one today that was strictly online.
  5. May 15, '08 by
    Quote from line
    I took a break because I was pregnant, had my baby 2 wks ago, so I am going back next semester, I also got accepted at st Kate's, I am not really sure right now which one to go.
    I am currently attending Pine Tech for their LPN program. I too was accepted into St. Kate's fall program. I thought that it would be better in the long run, but after a lot of really weighing in where I am right now and what I've completed so far, I've decided to complete the LPN program and then do a LPN to RN mobility program. Two of my major factors were that only one of my classes that I've completed in the past year will transfer, so kind of like a year wasted not only in time but also financially. The second reason is the HUGE price difference. I'm looking at $12,000 for my LPN program start to finish or else S. Kate's at $45,000. I know that having a degree from St. Kate's can look stellar on an application, but I also believe that being a nurse is a lot more than how much you paid to attend school. The best of luck in whatever decision you make.
  6. May 15, '08 by
    Quote from lemay320
    I am currently attending Pine Tech for their LPN program. I too was accepted into St. Kate's fall program. I thought that it would be better in the long run, but after a lot of really weighing in where I am right now and what I've completed so far, I've decided to complete the LPN program and then do a LPN to RN mobility program. Two of my major factors were that only one of my classes that I've completed in the past year will transfer, so kind of like a year wasted not only in time but also financially. The second reason is the HUGE price difference. I'm looking at $12,000 for my LPN program start to finish or else S. Kate's at $45,000. I know that having a degree from St. Kate's can look stellar on an application, but I also believe that being a nurse is a lot more than how much you paid to attend school. The best of luck in whatever decision you make.
    I think I will go back to finish the LPN program since I only have 6 months to complete it if everything goes well. St kates keep changing things, they just called me that there is a new change that the compass test is going to be a placement test for reading and writing, I do not have time to take all those classes and it will be more money too. well good luck to you in the program.
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  7. May 17, '08 by
    I would say do the LPN first, then apply to a mobility program after that. LPN pay isnt that bad too, plus you will get paid more as an RN if you have LPN experience. I got done with my LPN last year and am stating the RN 2009. It will be worth it! good luck
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  8. May 18, '08 by
    Check out Inver Grove CC and Century College. I would also check out Normandale's program.